Chapter 121: The Zhou Family Arrives, Striking Out, Obliterating the Winged Celestial God

"Zhou Yunqiong sent people?"

In his room, Lu Yuan frowned upon hearing the news. Since the events at the Lishan Imperial Mausoleum, he had not had any contact with her whatsoever. Why reach out so suddenly?

"Yes, King Lu."

Standing before him, Zhu Qingyu replied, "They said they came to apologize and clear up any misunderstandings. The Sky God Wing is also here."

Nowadays, as long as Lu Yuan was at Mount Tai, she served as his liaison. Any major or minor matters were relayed through her. This was an arrangement specifically made by Elder Ji. After all, it would not do for King Lu to have to handle every triviality himself. Having a thoughtful young woman by his side would certainly make things much more convenient. Naturally, Zhu Qingyu did not refuse this; she welcomed the opportunity for more interaction, so she always came to inform him whenever something arose.

"Clear up misunderstandings?"

A smile touched Lu Yuan's eyes. "Interesting. Let them come in."

In his previous life, he would have paid close attention to a person like Zhou Yunqiong. But because of his past experiences, he understood her deeply: this woman was calculating and harbored great ambitions. Moreover, she possessed a terrifying bloodline and was destined to become a powerhouse in the future. Having learned of her connection to the Ji clan through Jiang Ningxian, Lu Yuan felt his understanding of her was still insufficient. Thus, he was intrigued to see what she was actually planning.

"Very well." Zhu Qingyu nodded and stepped out of the room.

Lu Yuan headed to the courtyard to wait; it was spacious enough there, and if anything were to happen, it would be convenient to handle.

Not long after, two figures appeared: Uncle Zuo and Wing.

Upon entering the courtyard and seeing Lu Yuan, Uncle Zuo immediately stepped forward and bowed slightly. "King Lu."

He was very polite, his tone filled with respect, and his demeanor was humble. Part of this was due to Zhou Yunqiong’s instructions, but another part was that he knew Lu Yuan’s strength was far beyond his own; such a posture was only appropriate.

Wing, however, maintained his usual arrogant air, his eyes cold. It was clear he was not here of his own volition.

Lu Yuan remained silent, simply watching them quietly.

"King Lu, I have been sent by the Young Lady to apologize for what happened at the Lishan Imperial Mausoleum. The Young Lady has been deeply troubled by the distress caused to you, but she has only recently been able to spare the time due to her busy schedule," Uncle Zuo said with a smile. He continued, "That is why I brought Wing along, hoping to earn your forgiveness."

With that, he produced a box containing three spirit fruits. The fruits radiated a faint, shimmering light, emanating an extremely refined energy. They could almost be considered divine items, though they were still a far cry from things like the Bodhi Tree. Still, for Zhou Yunqiong to offer three of them at once showed genuine sincerity.

"In truth, there is no misunderstanding between her and me, so there is no need for this."

The moment Lu Yuan saw the three spirit fruits, he understood. She had realized his strength and recognized his value; that was why she had swallowed her pride to try and mend their relationship. It was a bit too obvious, not quite in Zhou Yunqiong’s style, but he supposed it was normal. Lu Yuan knew that in her eyes, his rise had been too fast and unexpected, leaving her no other choice. Regardless, he did not care.

"Whether King Lu believes there is a misunderstanding is not the point," Uncle Zuo insisted. "The key is that this is a gesture of goodwill from the Young Lady, and she sincerely hopes you will accept it."

In his heart, he knew that as long as he delivered the items, his mission would be complete. Thus, he maintained his humble stance, choosing to persist.

"I understand her intentions." Lu Yuan stood up. Knowing her goal, he did not want to dwell on it further. "Please tell her that I hold no resentment toward her. Whatever relationship we had is in the past; there is nothing that needs mending."

His meaning was clear: they were to go their separate ways, and there was no need to remain entangled. In fact, Lu Yuan had no desire for any relationship with Zhou Yunqiong. This woman was far too calculating; it was better to have no contact. Of course, if she insisted on provoking him, he had nothing to fear.

Uncle Zuo, a cunning man, instantly caught the subtext and frowned. Beside him, the Sky God Wing could no longer contain himself. He stepped forward, eyes narrowed. "Lu Yuan, I have given you face by coming to Mount Tai at Yunqiong’s request. You would do well to accept it, or you will live to regret it!"

He had been forced to come and had to listen to Zhou Yunqiong’s orders, but facing Lu Yuan, the Sky God Wing could not swallow his pride. Why should he be the one to apologize? Why did this man always have to stand above him? He harbored much resentment, and though Zhou Yunqiong had warned him not to speak out of turn, his arrogant nature could no longer be suppressed. He possessed the bloodline of the Celestial Clan. And the other? Just a common human. Yet now, Lu Yuan was hailed as the unrivaled number one in battle. His pride was severely wounded.

"Mr. Wing!" Uncle Zuo immediately tried to stop him. He then turned to Lu Yuan, bowed, and continued, "Please, King Lu, do not take his words to heart. Since you have already made up your mind, I shall not intrude further. Mr. Wing, let us go. You are no match for King Lu."

As he spoke, he prepared to pull the Sky God Wing away. But his words were strange. Indeed, upon hearing them, the Sky God Wing’s face flushed with rage.

"I may not be his match now, but I am a descendant of the Celestial Clan, possessing a bloodline inheritance!"

The Sky God Wing erupted, his face cold as he glared at Lu Yuan. "Today, you will accept this apology, whether you like it or not! If you don't, when my clan descends, the situation will be reversed!"

Indeed, his greatest confidence lay in his kin, a great clan from the stars renowned for their warfare. He had come in person, and yet he was not being given any face—he could no longer endure this. Since the beginning of the new era, he had always been the center of attention; being suppressed like this had filled him with resentment.

Hearing this, Uncle Zuo frowned, his eyes shifting, but surprisingly, he did not stop him.

Opposite them, Lu Yuan stood up calmly. "I recall that at the Lishan Imperial Mausoleum, you showed killing intent toward me more than once, did you not?"

"So what?" The Sky God Wing stepped forward, his eyes like blades. "I may not be your match, but do not forget, no matter how strong you are, you are but one person..."

*Boom.*

Before he could finish, Lu Yuan suddenly took a step forward, his aura erupting. Waves of golden blood energy surged forth like a volcanic eruption.

Across from him, the Sky God Wing felt an immense pressure crashing down. Before he could react, he was sent flying backward. The gap was simply too vast. Lu Yuan had sent him flying with nothing but his presence.

"Ah!" The Sky God Wing roared, his body engulfed in light. His black hair turned silver, and his stature grew. A pair of white wings sprouted from his back, crackling with arcs of electricity. It was an awe-inspiring sight.

This was the form of the Celestial Clan. In this state, the Sky God Wing’s combat power increased several times over. He was also in the Shackles Realm, but having released all his power, he was now even stronger, capable of fighting against an ordinary Golden Body Realm awakener.

Without hesitation, the Sky God Wing dove straight toward Lu Yuan. His wind-and-thunder wings vibrated, gathering immense power that hummed with intensity.

Nearby, Elder Ji, Elder Yun, and Zhu Qingyu were drawn to the scene. Seeing the Sky God Wing attack, they were shocked, but they did not step forward, knowing it was unnecessary. Jiang Ningxian also emerged, watching with interest. "Celestial bloodline? It’s alright, but not outstanding. It’s far inferior to those of the direct lineage."

*Hum, hum, hum.*

The courtyard was filled with flickering electric arcs. Ordinarily, such power would have destroyed the entire house, but Lu Yuan stood there like a pillar holding up the heavens, his golden blood energy surging, completely suppressing the power displayed by the Sky God Wing.

As Lu Yuan took another step, his heart beat like a drum. Everyone present felt a vast, crushing power. Across from him, the Sky God Wing, who had just released his form for a grand battle, began to tremble. His pride-and-joy physique shattered instantly, blood flowing from his wounds. Because of his unique bloodline, it didn't affect him as much as it would a human, but this was only the beginning.

Lu Yuan clenched his right fist. His blood energy converged, glowing with golden light. The Sky God Wing truly felt the threat of death.

"You dare! I am of the Celestial Clan! My clan is a great power from beyond the stars and will descend upon this world soon! If you kill me, you offend the Celestial Clan! Not just you, but everyone connected to you will pay the price!" He panicked, but remained composed enough to use the name of his clan to intimidate Lu Yuan. He had heard more than once how powerful his clan was; any one of them was a true powerhouse.

However, Lu Yuan felt nothing. He exerted a sliver of the power of the Great Sun Melting and, controlling his strength, threw a simple punch.

*Boom!*

*Squelch.*

In the next instant, the Sky God Wing disintegrated. Blood sprayed out, only to be instantly vaporized. Just like that, the man once revered as one of the Five Sovereigns was left with nothing but dust after that single punch.

"That's good. It almost made a mess of my courtyard." Having done this, Lu Yuan turned back to check if anything had been dirtied, as if killing the Sky God Wing meant nothing to him.

The onlookers stood in stunned silence. Elder Ji and Elder Yun remained where they were; they supported whatever Lu Yuan did, especially since the other party had provoked him first.

As for Uncle Zuo of the Wuzhou Group, he closed his eyes gently upon seeing this. He took a deep breath, steadying his emotions. "King Lu, I only wish to know: why are you unwilling to let go of the past with the Young Lady? With your strength and the resources of the Young Lady and the Zhou family, you would surely achieve great things in the future."

He did not dwell on the death of the Sky God Wing, instead asking this. Everyone found it strange—the Sky God Wing should have been one of the Wuzhou Group's most valued assets, yet his death drew no concern?

Lu Yuan, hearing this, turned his head slightly and spoke softly: "It is not that I am unwilling. It is that I do not want to."

"I understand." Uncle Zuo bowed slightly, then turned and walked away without looking back.

"Wait."

Suddenly, Lu Yuan spoke up. "Tell Zhou Yunqiong to stop plotting against me. Otherwise, I will pay a personal visit to the Wuzhou Group and the Zhou family."